20 Ways to Avoid Being Bitten By a Dog
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Two to three million dog bites are reported each year -- millions more go unreported. Here is some advice on how to avoid being bitten by a dog.
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Never turn your back and run away from an attacking dog
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Stay away from an injured animal
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Don't tease a dog, or take a toy or a bone away from him
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Jump onto a car hood or even climb a tree.
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Never go up to a strange dog
Paricularly one that's confined in a yard, or tied up to a fence or tree. Dogs protect their space as well as their people.
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Never go into a house or yard where there is a dog if the owner isn't there.
This is why people have guard dogs...to keep strangers out of their house and yard.
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Don't approach stray dogs
If you come across a stray, memorize descriptive characteristics. You want to be able to notice whatever you can so ,if necessary, he can be found again for possible testing if he bites.
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Never pet a dog without asking the owner's permission first.
And, if the owner says no, don't push the issue. The owner knows its dog better than you ever could. It always amazes me when someone asks if they can pet my dog, I say no, and then they bend down to pet it.
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Never disturb a dog who is eating.
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Never attempt to pick up or handle puppies when the mother is there.
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Never walk up from behind a dog to pet it. The dog may be startled.
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Never reach into a car to pet a dog
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Never lunge at a dog
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Feed him your jacket or your purse or anything else than can come between you and the dog.
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Speak softly, back away, and tell your child to stay directly behind you.
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If you're riding a bicycle, and can't outrace the dog past his territory, place your bike between you and him.
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Don't ever stare into a dog's eyes
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Act unconcerned
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Never rush past an attacking dog
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Don't make fast, jerky movements
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